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Portman Building Society

Portman is a building society that offers products in mortgages, savings, and insurance:

Portman Mortgage - Mortgages that offer personal service to aid in making the right decision, with a selection to suit everyone, many with market leading rates. Customers are able to apply to online.

Savings accounts options such as instant access, higher long-term rates, or a tax-efficient return. Personal, friendly service is available, as well as tools such as the Savings Selector to help find which account is best for you.

Insurance for home, travel, mortgage related protection or Buy to Let, with other services such as Platinum Home Insurance.

Review of Portman Building Society

Portman was established in 1846, and has now accumulated assets of over £17.8 billion. The Building Society serves 1.8 million members, and employs 2,300 staff at its head office in Bournemouth.

It is committed to remaining mutual, with community stated as being of great important. Portman has branches in 143 locations, providing a basis for fundraising for local charities as well as supporting community centred organisations.

Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage